Special Christmas Dinner
Rapport coffee house in the Kyoto Century Hotel in the Shimogyo Ward of Kyoto will serve a special Christmas dinner from December 19-25. The menu features: marinated salmonpasta in crab and shrimp tomato saucescallops and sea bream in a white wine saucefillet steak in a truffle and Madeira wine saucebreaddessertcoffee or tea The price for the dinner is ¥5775. Call (075) 351-0111 for more information.
Read MorePomme Cafe
Enjoy a stroll along the philosopher’s trail in Kyoto. And afterwards, stop by Visit the Pomme Cafe for fresh homemade cakes and coffee. Pomme Cafe is located along the Dainisosui in north eastern Kyoto. To get there, you can take a bus, taxi or walk from Demachiyanagi Keihan station. For more information contact the owners who speak both Japanese and English or just look for this unique cafe on your next hike along the philosopher’s trail. 144 Shimominamida-cho Jodoji Sakyo-ku,...
Read MoreShoulder to Shoulder at Costco Amagasaki
Costco is hitting TV in the Osaka area with huge success. TV infomercials about Costco are attracting hundreds and thousands to the Amagasaki store. Yesterday, there were so many shoppers, the streets leading to the store were backed up for blocks. Inside the store was so packed with people, it was difficult maneuvering carts. Shoppers were literally elbow to elbow on both sides of the cart. Whatever the reason, whether it is from the large number of shoppers or the economy, prices at Costco...
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Flavors of India in Toyonaka, Osaka
Enjoy exquisite flavors of India at a newly opened restaurant, Indian owned and operated, just a few minutes from Toyonaka Hankyu station in Toyonaka City, Osaka. Suryodaya opened their doors to the public in May this year. They are located 5 to 10 minutes from the station, depending on how fast you walk and if you stop along the way window-shopping. The walk is easy and there are only a few turns along the way so it is not confusing. Some places I’ve visited are like walking through a maze....
Read MoreBeer Garden at Ramada, Osaka
The Ramada Osaka will open a beer garden on the hotel’s rooftop beginning on June 11th to September 12th for any beer lovers in the Kansai area! Prices in comparison to other beer gardens are substantially lower and children can join in on the occasion, but of course cannot drink any beer. Advanced tickets for adults are 1500 yen and 2000 yen at the door. Chindren aged 13-19 are 1000 yen and 500 yen for children 6 to 12 years of age. Snacks and other foods are available for and extra 300...
Read MoreChinese New Year
There will be various stage performances, attractions and martial arts demonstrations given on February 10th from 10:30am to 3:30pm at Osaka Chinese School in Naniwa Ward, Osaka. There will also be Chinese food available. Admission is free. For more information, call (06)6271-3185.
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